Decathlon to open 35,000 sq ft flagship store at Trinity Leeds

Sports and lifestyle retailer Decathlon has taken the former BHS store at Landsec’s Trinity shopping centre in Leeds, which will be “an experiential flagship” that will span 35,000 sq ft over two floors.

The new store will feature large showrooms featuring Decathlon’s full array of sportswear and equipment, allowing customers to touch and interact with all the products.

The store will open later this month, initially focusing on click and collect and essential items only, ahead of lockdown restrictions being lifted and a full opening on 12 April, 2021.

The brand will also operate a workshop service from launch, which is a key part of Decathlon’s sustainability project, helping to keep customers active by repairing items such as bikes, kayaks, and tents.

James Hutchinson, Portfolio Manager at Landsec, said: “We’ve already seen an incredible response on our social media channels to this exciting new anchor store. Our shoppers are counting down the days until the Decathlon launch, tangible evidence of Landsec’s work at Trinity, bringing the heart of Leeds back to life.”

Since its UK launch over 20 years ago, Decathlon has grown into one of the UK’s leading outdoor and sports retailers. The latest addition to the brand’s expanding portfolio at Trinity Leeds is their second in the region, bringing the UK total to 44 stores.